4 things to know about new Jets OL Cameron Clark

Here are four things to know about new Jets OL Cameron Clark, New York’s selection with the 129th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

With their third and final pick of the fourth round, the New York Jets selected versatile offensive lineman Cameron Clark out of Charlotte.

Clark is a mauler in the run game and, like Mekhi Becton, he moves people with his physicality. He is a finisher. who can set the tone up front to help protect Sam Darnold. Clark can come in and compete for a starting job on the offensive line, as he has experience playing all five positions. He projects best as a guard at the next level.

With that said, let’s get to know the Jets’ newest addition to the offensive line. Here are four things to know about Clark.

Team MVP

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Typically, an offensive lineman is not voted a team’s offensive MVP, especially if they start in just eight of 12 games. Cameron Clark is an exception.

Clark earned that honor for his efforts at the left tackle position in 2017. He had shown promise on the left side as a redshirt freshman, starting two games on the blindside. That was enough for the 49ers to hand him the keys to the left side, where he was pancaking edge rushers left and right.